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What places have closed during the pandemic?

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    #212
    YellowFeather
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    miamee wrote: »
    I'm almost sure that had closed before the pandemic. The only surprise is that it lasted as long as it did there, never looked busy.

    And you weren’t allowed to take pictures in there (the Hat Stall). I always remember that sign and wondering… why?


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    #213
    miamee
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    bbuzz wrote: »
    Before it was a Spar I’m almost certain the old Burtons was a Philips electrical shop.

    Yes the corner unit where you enter Spar now was Philips. I remember that being the meeting point for a date one night in about 2006 :pac:


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    #214
    miamee
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    YellowFeather wrote: »
    And you weren’t allowed to take pictures in there (the Hat Stall). I always remember that sign and wondering… why?

    To stop people using it for props for pics maybe? Come in, try on hats, take pics, leave empty handed.


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    #215
    Hotblack Desiato
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    ongarboy wrote: »
    PS, I completely forgot about the carpet shop opposite (now Spar). I remember there was always a carpet tapestry of Mary Robinson in the window for years

    I remember that. It was a horrible looking thing, who on earth would have bought it!

    The Dublin Airport cap is damaging the economy of Ireland as a whole, and must be scrapped forthwith.



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    #216
    MOH
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    Hotblack Desiato wrote: »
    I remember that. It was a horrible looking thing, who on earth would have bought it!

    Mary?


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    #217
    pauliebdub
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    Hotblack Desiato wrote: »
    I remember that. It was a horrible looking thing, who on earth would have bought it!

    I remember a note beside the painting stating that it wasn't for sale. It wasn't a particularly nice painting.


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    #218
    HeidiHeidi
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    pauliebdub wrote: »
    I remember a note beside the painting stating that it wasn't for sale. It wasn't a particularly nice painting.

    It wasn't a painting at all!

    It was a tapestry.


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    #219
    pauliebdub
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    Here it is. You're right it's hand woven


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    #220
    aquinn
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    2 places in Grand Canal looking very abandoned and unlikely to open again. Herb St and HQ, I believe other ELY in the IFSC isn't looking great either.


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    #221
    VonLuck
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    aquinn wrote: »
    2 places in Grand Canal looking very abandoned and unlikely to open again. Herb St and HQ, I believe other ELY in the IFSC isn't looking great either.

    I believe Wetherspoons were due to open up in the HQ building pre-Covid, but not sure if that's been shelved now.


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    #222
    L1011
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    HQ (and Nutbutter behind it) were acquired by Wetherspoons and will eventually be converted to one of their barns.

    Ely had been out of involvement in HQ for years; but yes the IFSC one hasn't reopened yet. Its outdoor area looks like it may have been taken over for Urban Brewing to use but I'm not sure - they've only Maynooth open.


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    #223
    Ben D Bus
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    aquinn wrote: »
    2 places in Grand Canal looking very abandoned and unlikely to open again. Herb St and HQ, I believe other ELY in the IFSC isn't looking great either.

    I've just walked by Herb Street. It's open and looks to be doing good business.


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    #224
    VonLuck
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    Wetherspoons would be a welcome addition. Will get more people into the area and be good competition, despite what your thoughts are on the establishment itself.


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    #225
    Hotblack Desiato
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    pauliebdub wrote: »
    Here it is. You're right it's hand woven

    The eyes are completely out of line with the rest of the face!

    The Dublin Airport cap is damaging the economy of Ireland as a whole, and must be scrapped forthwith.



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    #226
    aquinn
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    Ben D Bus wrote: »
    I've just walked by Herb Street. It's open and looks to be doing good business.

    Good news. It was very closed last night so maybe lunch only?


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    #227
    miamee
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    I was in town for a very short while yesterday evening. Looks like Busyfeet and Coco on Sth William Street is gone and now replaced with something called Brew42. The party shop on Sth King Street next to the Gaiety is also gone, sign gone, windows covered with ads for the spa upstairs and a To Let sign on the front.


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    #228
    Caranica
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    miamee wrote: »
    The party shop on Sth King Street next to the Gaiety is also gone, sign gone, windows covered with ads for the spa upstairs and a To Let sign on the front.

    The party shop on Abbey Street is gone too, we'll all have to plan more carefully for our fancy dress and party supplies.


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    #229
    Hubertj
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    miamee wrote: »
    I was in town for a very short while yesterday evening. Looks like Busyfeet and Coco on Sth William Street is gone and now replaced with something called Brew42. The party shop on Sth King Street next to the Gaiety is also gone, sign gone, windows covered with ads for the spa upstairs and a To Let sign on the front.

    Pretty sure the party shop is going online and there will possibly a click and collect or similar service available.


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    #230
    MOH
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    https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117490552#Comment_117490552

    Definitely gone, has reopened as a Japanese/Thai restaurant.

    Pity, was one of the few places left in the area you could get a decent fry.



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    #231
    Hippodrome Song Owl
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    Perhaps I've missed it already in this thread, but has the M&S Food place in Heuston Station closed permanently?



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    #232
    crooked cockney villain
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    The Dragon Buffet, a pretty good Chinese all you can eat on Abbey St, looks derelict from what I can tell. Shame that, used to go quite regularly for a bit of soakage before a night on the lash.



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    #233
    Cienciano
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    I heard Matt The Rashers on sundrive has closed. Can anyone confirm? Always mentioned on boards as one of the best breakfasts in Dublin.



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    #234
    L1011
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    Its been up for rent as non-trading (but to get the fittings/name etc to reopen) for months.

    Hill 16 pub - building is up for sale with the pub empty.


    Hynes pub in Stoneybatter which looked like it was a goner is reopening on Friday under new operators.



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    #235
    Galadriel
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117790917#Comment_117790917

    Yep, it only closed in the past few weeks, it was up for sale.



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    #236
    Gavin "shels"
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117790917#Comment_117790917

    Owners retired. Probably be snapped up quick enough.



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    #237
    [Deleted User]
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    The Wine shop in Rathgar. Rathgar is decidedky looking a bit ragged.



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    #238
    Jizique
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117792087#Comment_117792087

    Which one? Do you mean Comans pub, which had a wine shop briefly in the corner, which is closed around 4 years and really drags down the look of th junction?

    Hardly O'Briens and the Vintry is still standing and seems to be doing ok, with low overheads as i suspect they own the building.

    Now, one butcher is gone recently (Donovans, probably a retirement) and the other one looks as bad as ever.

    The Organic Store has closed a good while, Howard's Way opposite is also gone, the Gourmet store owner passed away but it is being renovated, the travel agent is now an estate agent, and Lloyds Chemist is closed.



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